Welcome to the SITAR page,
we offer sitars by Srishti Musical, Hiren Roy, Naeem Sitarmaker, SenGupta,
Mohan Lal Sharma, Radhey Shyam Sharma, Hemen, and others. Every instrument is carefully
monitored through each stage of production and air
shipped only. While we have access to nearly any
maker in India, we've chosen these few makers
based on predictable superior quality and tone. We
have a long history with each maker and regularly
visit India every year to monitor progress on the
instruments. We go to an extreme degree that
is unmatched by anyone else to guarantee a very
high quality instrument for you!! If in doubt,
give us a call and we'll play them for you,
there's only one other dealer in the west that can
do this so don't put your trust in cheap importers
or dress shops! Sitars are the main reason we're
here....Custom modifications are available from
each maker provided you're willing to wait for it.
Otherwise, in stock instruments will generally
feature half closed jawari in the case of Kharaj
Pancham sitars or closed jawari for Vilayat Khan
style sitars. For detailed information about
makers, etc. please visit the Sitar information
page.

Started
in 2001, we've returned to the original
vision. Instruments of the highest
quality, carefully monitored during all
phases of construction. Exclusively
available only at Rain City.

Please click on each model to go to the page for it! Each
sitar featured is the exact sitar that is in
stock, no substitutions (except for the Standard).
Custom modifications (Nikhil Banerjee style,teak
etc.) available for those who wish to wait. Almost
all instruments now made with modern style mogra ~
grommets and natural materials for both bridges.

One full
decoration mahogany sitar in stock
(details soon) . One of Calcuttas
oldest makers, famous for sarodes
and sitars. The sitar below is our
last Hemen we will be offering since
sadly he has passed away.

We often have
sitars here that are not listed on the
website, it can take up to 2 months
depending upon how busy we are to get them
on the site so if there's a particular
sitar you're looking for, don't hesitate
to call or
email.